krp41151 Posted May 20, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2009 Okaaay here is the question. After pricing tires with mounting, when I came out of shock I decided to order the tires (E-3's) on line. Now my queestion is do any of you folks in the Houston area know anyone who mounts the tires. I am going to get brave and take the wheels off myself, the links on the forums seem to suggest that it is possible even for a non-mechanic like myself. The best ptice I was quoted was $442.00, OUTRAGEOUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted May 20, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2009 I have the tools and the Wheel balancer if you want to get together and do it... All you will need is some stick on weight... you can ride it out and ride it home... just let me know.. Kreg Okaaay here is the question. After pricing tires with mounting, when I came out of shock I decided to order the tires (E-3's) on line. Now my queestion is do any of you folks in the Houston area know anyone who mounts the tires. I am going to get brave and take the wheels off myself, the links on the forums seem to suggest that it is possible even for a non-mechanic like myself. The best ptice I was quoted was $442.00, OUTRAGEOUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
similost Posted May 20, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2009 Good luck finding a place to change out the tire for you. Some places may, but at a very inflated price... It's kind of like taking your own eggs to a diner and askink them to cook them for you. Shops make money off parts sales, very little off labor. I worked for a small engine shop and refused to change a tire if someone brought their own in.. If they bought it from us, I'd charge $5 to put it on the rim.. You could always try changing them yourself.. It's really not hard. If you can get the wheel off, you are well over half way there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted May 20, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 20, 2009 Motorcycles Unlimited Telephone: 281 444 0545 Tues. - Fri. 10 - 6:30, Sat. 9 - 6 Motorcycles Unlimited 1964 FM 1960 Rd. West Houston, TX 77090 Tel: 281 444 0545 Fax: 281 444 0903 Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. http://www.motorcycles-unlimited.com/index.htm This place did me a solid when I was working in Houston and they had me by the short hairs... Highly recommended... They won't rip you off on mounting tires. Tell them the Maineac ATM Guy sent ya.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 20, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2009 For balancing, has anyone used the DynaBeads? I bought some but haven't installed them yet. Had an E3 put on (under duress - again) but didn't balance it. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted May 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2009 I've got them in my trailer tires. Haven't put them in the 404's yet, but planning on it. Several people on here use them and like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art708 Posted May 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 20, 2009 I've used the Dyna Beads on 2 Valkyries....front and rear, they worked great. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted May 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 21, 2009 If you change it your self, just put in a bottle of Ride On-- should be balanced $400 to mount a tire ???? Thats sick !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 21, 2009 $400 bucks...I can buy at least 3 Rear tires for that price. krp41151, get all the basic tools that you may need to take of the tire...If you have the Carbon One jack adapter already, to me that is 50% of your worries solved. Dig into past threads in this forum for assistance. Lots of information to walk you through in terms of removing the rear tire and have someone mount and balance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 21, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2009 Okaaay here is the question. After pricing tires with mounting, when I came out of shock I decided to order the tires (E-3's) on line. Now my queestion is do any of you folks in the Houston area know anyone who mounts the tires. I am going to get brave and take the wheels off myself, the links on the forums seem to suggest that it is possible even for a non-mechanic like myself. The best ptice I was quoted was $442.00, OUTRAGEOUS. Are you indicating the price just to mount and balance is $442, or is that inclusive of the price of the tires, as well? Please clarify... By the way, what did you pay, including shipping, to get the tires to your front door? TERRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
similost Posted May 21, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 21, 2009 From the way I read it.. that's the price of the tires, removing the wheels, and mounting and balancing... For all the work it takes to get the wheels on and off, and several hundred for tires, I would say that doesn't sound too far out of line considering the time in labor. Shops don't like to work for free... Time is money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted May 21, 2009 Share #12 Posted May 21, 2009 I took the tires off of my bike and a local car tire shop mounted and balanced my mail order tires for $8 each. I cant buy tire irons and a static balancer for that LOW price, not including the amount of effort is required on my part to use tire irons... The shop let me stand and watch them in the shop while they worked. I verified the rotation of the tires on the rims before mounting and they were correct. I inspected the wheel bearings, changed the gear oil in the rear end, swapped the rear pads around to get more wear out of them and greased the drive shaft splines with Honda Moly60 grease while I was at it. Shop around!!!!!!!!! Buy or borrow a bike lift, if you don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krp41151 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted May 21, 2009 442.00 is the out the door price. tires labor valve stems tax the whole shooting match. Shipped to the door the same tires are $275.00 thats almosst $150.00 labor, tax valve stems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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